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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urian Brlacher (ranked 3210 p4p, 1133 weight class) and Debt Metal (ranked 351 p4p, 146 weight class). Urian Brlacher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Urian Brlacher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Debt Metal!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brlacher moves away from the strike by Metal.
Metal takes a swing at Brlacher's ribcage but misses.
Brlacher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Metal misses.
Brlacher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metal.
Metal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brlacher was well out of range. Poor timing from Metal.
Metal missing with a left hand there. Brlacher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metal throws a jab but it's blocked by Brlacher.
Metal misses with a hook.
Brlacher ducks under a wild hook from Metal.
Brlacher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Metal sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brlacher closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Metal is not content to let Brlacher control the position.
Brlacher wants to pass to mount but Metal is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brlacher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Metal keeps working.
Metal trying to control from the bottom.
Brlacher is working for a kimura but Metal is defending it quite comfortably.
Brlacher wants to take a breather but Metal is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metal wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brlacher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Metal keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brlacher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metal.
Brlacher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Metal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brlacher was well out of range. Poor timing from Metal.
Metal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Metal lands a nice hook to Brlacher's body. Brlacher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metal misses with a wild body shot.
Metal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Metal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brlacher manages to get back to half guard.
Brlacher looking for submissions off his back.
Brlacher is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Metal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Metal's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metal trying to get back to his feet but Brlacher is in full control for now.
Will Brlacher go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Metal is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Brlacher off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Brlacher is really struggling to control Metal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brlacher patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brlacher controls the position.
Metal tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brlacher's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Brlacher is looking for the choke from the back position but Metal is controlling his hands well.
Brlacher struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brlacher is trying to control but Metal is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Metal wants to control but Brlacher is having none of it.
Brlacher misses with some ground and pound and Metal recovers position to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Debt Metal will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Metal slaps away a takedown attempt from Brlacher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Metal misses.
Brlacher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metal.
Metal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Metal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brlacher actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brlacher taking some punishment here, with Metal in his half guard.
Brlacher tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Metal has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Brlacher is squirming around, avoiding Metal's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brlacher is working to get back to half guard.
Metal has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brlacher's face.
Metal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metal looking to finish Brlacher with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brlacher!
Metal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brlacher is trying desperately to improve position.
Debt Metal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brlacher is trying desperately to improve position.
Metal raining down hammerfists from mount.
Brlacher sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brlacher is not content to let Metal control the position.
Metal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Metal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Metal lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brlacher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Metal is trying to control. Brlacher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Metal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Metal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brlacher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brlacher punching from the bottom.
Brlacher actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Metal there.
Metal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brlacher is pressing down on Metal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metal postures up and lands a big shot to Brlacher's brow.
Metal forces his way into half guard.
Metal controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Metal lands a nice short elbow.
Brlacher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brlacher moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brlacher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Debt Metal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Metal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Metal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brlacher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Metal has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brlacher is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Metal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brlacher was well out of range. Poor timing from Metal.
Metal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brlacher was well out of range. Poor timing from Metal.
Metal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brlacher moves away.
Brlacher tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Metal manages to circle out of the way.
Metal scores with a jab.
Metal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brlacher.
Metal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metal swings for the body but Brlacher moves out of range.
Metal looks to score with a jab to the body but Brlacher is just out of range.
Debt Metal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metal swings for the body but Brlacher moves out of range.
Brlacher feinted with a counter takedown.
Brlacher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brlacher manages to avoid it.
Metal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brlacher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brlacher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metal.
Metal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Metal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brlacher tries to bench press Metal off him but Metal keeps the position.
Metal looks up at the clock and then as Brlacher takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Metal smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brlacher tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brlacher is looking for a sweep.
Brlacher manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Metal.
Brlacher tries to roll over but Metal keeps him under control.
Metal winds up and cracks Brlacher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brlacher is looking to improve his position.
Brlacher looking for submissions off his back.
Metal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brlacher keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Metal connects with a nice short shot to Brlacher's temple.
Metal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brlacher is looking for a sweep. Metal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Metal lands a nice short elbow.
Metal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brlacher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Metal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brlacher looking for submissions off his back.
Brlacher wants to get back to full guard but Metal has passed into side control.
Brlacher tries to buck Metal off but Metal is having none of it.
Metal taking a break here but Brlacher is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Metal there.
Brlacher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Metal is nestled in close to Brlacher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Metal is nestled in close to Brlacher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brlacher is rocked!
Metal content to control rather than advance.
Oh Brlacher is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brlacher is looking to get back to full guard here but Metal has managed to pass to side control instead.
Metal working the ground and pound from side control.
Brlacher seems a little lost for a moment, as Metal dominates the positioning.
Metal scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Brlacher is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Metal can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Debt Metal!
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energy
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